First, the impeachment process is the people's way of making public officials accountable. The people through the Constitution reposed this power to Congress. Therefore, the Senate, as an Impeachment Court, is independent.

Second, since the Impeachment Court is independent and a class of its own, the Supreme Court should not impose its will on this body. Because at this point, we are not a co-equal branch of government. We are co-equal bodies if we are legislating. But at this point, we are not legislating. We are exercising a judicial function as an Impeachment Court. Sana po makita ng Korte Suprema ang puntong ito.